How do I install the Scientific Writing skill?

Run npx skillmds@latest add enuno/scientific-writing in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

Is Scientific Writing safe to use?

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Which AI agents work with Scientific Writing?

This skill is tagged as working with Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex. SKILL.md is an open format, so most agents that read a skills directory can load it too.

Is Scientific Writing free to use?

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Who published Scientific Writing?

enuno (@enuno) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Scientific Writing by enuno — Agent Skill

Name: Scientific Writing
Rating: 4.666666666666667 (3 reviews)
Author: enuno

File contents

Scientific Writing Best Practice

IMRAD Structure

Abstract: State objective, methods, key results, and conclusion in 150-300 words
Introduction: Move from broad context to specific gap to your contribution (funnel structure)
Methods: Sufficient detail for replication; use past tense, passive voice
Results: Present findings without interpretation; pair text with figures/tables
Discussion: Interpret results, compare with literature, acknowledge limitations, state implications

Paragraph-Level Guidance

Each paragraph should convey ONE main idea
Open with a topic sentence; close with a transition to the next paragraph
Write in full flowing prose — never submit bullet points as final manuscript text
Use active voice for clarity: "We measured..." not "Measurements were taken..."
Vary sentence length; aim for average 15-25 words per sentence

Citation Best Practices

Cite primary sources over reviews when making specific claims
Use citation styles consistently (APA, Vancouver, IEEE) per target journal
Every factual claim needs a citation unless it is common knowledge in the field
Avoid citation strings of 5+ references — select the most relevant 2-3
Self-citations should be limited to genuinely relevant prior work

Common Writing Pitfalls

Avoid hedge-stacking: "It might possibly suggest..." — choose one hedge
Do not start sentences with "It is well known that" — cite or remove
Distinguish "significant" (statistical) from "substantial" (practical)
Ensure figures/tables are referenced in text BEFORE they appear
Keep abbreviations to a minimum; define each on first use

Reporting Guidelines

Randomized trials: follow CONSORT checklist
Observational studies: follow STROBE checklist
Systematic reviews: follow PRISMA checklist
Diagnostic accuracy: follow STARD checklist
Always check target journal's author guidelines for specific requirements

Revision Checklist

Verify all figures/tables are cited in text and numbered sequentially
Confirm reference list matches in-text citations exactly
Check that abstract accurately reflects the final manuscript content
Ensure methods section enables independent replication
Read aloud to catch awkward phrasing and run-on sentences

---name: scientific-writingdescription: Academic manuscript writing with IMRAD structure, citation formatting, and reporting guidelines. Use when drafting or revising research papers.--- ## Scientific Writing Best Practice ### IMRAD Structure 1. **Abstract**: State objective, methods, key results, and conclusion in 150-300 words 2. **Introduction**: Move from broad context to specific gap to your contribution (funnel structure) 3. **Methods**: Sufficient detail for replication; use past tense, passive voice 4. **Results**: Present findings without interpretation; pair text with figures/tables 5. **Discussion**: Interpret results, compare with literature, acknowledge limitations, state implications ### Paragraph-Level Guidance 1. Each paragraph should convey ONE main idea 2. Open with a topic sentence; close with a transition to the next paragraph 3. Write in full flowing prose — never submit bullet points as final manuscript text 4. Use active voice for clarity: "We measured..." not "Measurements were taken..." 5. Vary sentence length; aim for average 15-25 words per sentence ### Citation Best Practices 1. Cite primary sources over reviews when making specific claims 2. Use citation styles consistently (APA, Vancouver, IEEE) per target journal 3. Every factual claim needs a citation unless it is common knowledge in the field 4. Avoid citation strings of 5+ references — select the most relevant 2-3 5. Self-citations should be limited to genuinely relevant prior work ### Common Writing Pitfalls 1. Avoid hedge-stacking: "It might possibly suggest..." — choose one hedge 2. Do not start sentences with "It is well known that" — cite or remove 3. Distinguish "significant" (statistical) from "substantial" (practical) 4. Ensure figures/tables are referenced in text BEFORE they appear 5. Keep abbreviations to a minimum; define each on first use ### Reporting Guidelines 1. Randomized trials: follow CONSORT checklist 2. Observational studies: follow STROBE checklist 3. Systematic reviews: follow PRISMA checklist 4. Diagnostic accuracy: follow STARD checklist 5. Always check target journal's author guidelines for specific requirements ### Revision Checklist 1. Verify all figures/tables are cited in text and numbered sequentially 2. Confirm reference list matches in-text citations exactly 3. Check that abstract accurately reflects the final manuscript content 4. Ensure methods section enables independent replication 5. Read aloud to catch awkward phrasing and run-on sentences

Frequently asked questions

Scientific Writing